Job Description

Position is responsible for supervising and working with a work crew or work groups involved in a variety of work projects including but not limited to repairs and maintenance projects. The work includes directing and assisting work crews, ensuring for the quality and completeness of work performed, and assisting in the overall efficiency of project operations.

Supervision
Employee works under the general supervision of the Assistant Superintendent or designee. Employee is familiar with the work routine and uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments independently, with specific instruction. Any questionable cases are referred to the supervisor for clarification or interpretation. Work is reviewed only to an extent sufficient to keep the designee aware of progress, and to ensure that completed work and methods used are technically accurate and that instructions are being followed. The employee keeps the designee current on work progress and issues that arise.
Employee as a regular and continuing part of the job, provides immediate supervision to shop personnel as designated by supervisor. Accomplishes assigned tasks and also performs non-supervisory work that is usually of the same kind and levels of the group being led; Employee does not have access to any confidential information.

Essential Functions

• Supervises motor equipment repairmen and designees and provides guidance and technical assistance for difficult projects as needed. Inspects vehicles prior to their return to operation.
• Fills out necessary paperwork and uses fleet software programs and applications to maintain records of all work performed.
• Keeps supervisors informed as to the progress and status of work performed. Assists with planning and scheduling of maintenance and repairs.
• Performs and assists with the more difficult repair jobs, such as emission diagnostics, drivability diagnostics, wiring diagnostics, air system and brake diagnostics, overhaul of engines and extensive diagnostics
• Ensures for personal safety, staff safety, and the safety of the shop, follows established safety precautions, enforces safety requirements, and wears safety equipment as appropriate while performing duties
• Performs preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment, changes oil, greases chassis, inspects vehicle for safety and proper working condition of parts
• Diagnoses and repairs all Fleet and snow related equipment for the City
• Installs, repairs and adjusts two-way radio systems, gps systems, vehicle electronics, etc.
• Perform and supervise State Inspections on all city vehicles
• Provides support and assistance, as needed, in snow and ice removal operations or other emergencies as declared by the City
• Performs similar or related duties as required by the supervisor

Special Requirements
A candidate for this position must have a valid Class B Massachusetts Commercial Driver’s License, 2A and 1C Hoisting Engineer’s License, Commercial and non-commercial State Inspections License and an ASE refrigeration license. A candidate for this position must have appropriate tools to perform repairs. Previous lead or supervisory experience preferred. Current ASE certifications and professional certifications/training preferred. External employees can be hired without the above special requirements but must obtain all before the end of their 6 month probation. If an external employee has not successfully obtained them by 6 months, probation may be extended upon mutual agreement between the union and the City. Internal employees must have all special requirements, skills, education and experience prior to being promoted.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience: A candidate for this position must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and additional training or certification; five to seven (5-7) years of prior experience with onboard diagnostics, heavy and medium trucks and automotive repair, mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repair. PC based software and application skills and experience a must.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
A candidate for this position must have knowledge of:
Computers and applicable software applications,

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  Specialized fleet diagnostic equipment
• Standard practices, methods, tools, and equipment used in repairs and maintenance of motor equipment
• Emission and drivability diagnostics
• Current knowledge of car/truck/equipment technology and repairs associated
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and mechanical systems
• Occupational safety precautions

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  Ability to:
• Read and follow oral and written instructions such as specifications, plans and manuals.
• Perform strenuous physical work over an extended period of time and to lift, carry and place heavy objects.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

COMPUTER SKILLS: Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook. Experience using databases. Strong typing skills with attention to detail and the ability to conduct computer searches for resources, answers to questions, and fact-based information.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, or regulatory agencies. Ability to write/document information that conforms to prescribed style and format. Ability to present information effectively, which may be controversial in nature, to all levels including clients, groups of clients, families, top management, outside agencies, public groups or employees of the City. Additional language abilities in addition to English a plus.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems and use judgement to work toward results, modify methods/techniques and make recommendations dealing with several abstract and concrete variables within clearly defined laws, precedents and policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Employee works in a loud mechanics shop and is exposed to outdoor weather conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and risk of electric shock more than 2/3rd of the time; and extremes of heat and cold up to 2/3rd of the time. Employee is required to stand walk, talk, listen, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl up to 2/3rd of the time. The position frequently lifts up to 60lbs., occasionally lifts up to 100 lbs., and seldom lifts more than 100 lbs. Equipment used includes trucks in excess of 26001 lbs., light trucks, heavy and light equipment, pneumatic tools, power and hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and computers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Position responsibilities require the use of judgement and initiative to interpret the numerous standardized practices, procedures, codes, or general instructions governing the work. Employee is expected to locate, select, and apply the most pertinent practice, procedure, regulation, or guideline for a given situation.

Errors can result in personal injury/loss, delay or loss of service, injury to others, or damage to vehicles or equipment.

The position seldom has contact with the public or City employees, in person or on the phone, for responding to inquiries and complaints and providing information and assistance. Contact usually occurs in person, via radio, or on the telephone.

Performance Standard
Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community and the City through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s values. Employees are also expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.

Company Description

THE CITY:

The City of Newton is a wonderful place to live and work. Newton has safe and attractive neighborhoods, an excellent public school system, an active community life, multiple transportation systems, proximity to Boston and a well-managed and financially strong City government. The City of Newton has a population of approximately 88,900, with 32,600 housing units and occupies a land area of 18.3 square miles. Newton is principally suburban-residential in character. Unlike many other communities that are established around a single Main Street or downtown, Newton is comprised of thirteen distinctive villages. Newton has a diversified economic base with approximately 4,700 establishments employing approximately 79,500 people. Newton is special in many ways. It is home to a variety of private secondary and post-secondary schools including a portion of Boston College, Lasell University, William James College, Hebrew College, and the UMass Amherst – Mount Ida Campus. The longest stretch of the Boston Marathon runs through the City, including the well-known Heartbreak Hill. Newton-Wellesley Hospital, part of the Mass General Brigham health care system, serves as an important partner to the City. In September 2018, Newton was again ranked #1 in Massachusetts as the best place to live and #12 in the U.S.

OUR GOVERNMENT:

Newton has what is known as a “strong Mayor” form of government with the Mayor having the executive and administrative powers of the City. The legislative branch is comprised of 24 City Councilors. Mayor Ruthanne Fuller was sworn in on January 1, 2018 after serving on the City Council. She ran on a platform of providing Newton’s children with a top-notch education in an inclusive environment where empty nesters, seniors, young families, and people of diverse incomes can live together in vibrant villages and neighborhoods. Mayor Fuller is committed to keeping Newton safe, improving the city’s infrastructure, addressing climate change, providing excellent and responsive city services, and fostering art, culture and community life. The first female Mayor of Newton, she is a tireless advocate for all the city’s residents and is committed to making sure the city is welcoming, inclusive and diverse. The City of Newton was evaluated by Moody’s Investors Services in February 2020 and assigned its highest rating of AAA. Newton was thus well-positioned to weather the pandemic and economic downturn.

AS AN EMPLOYER:

The City of Newton believes that its employees are its greatest asset. To that end, we are committed to supporting our employees by providing competitive wages and growth, a comprehensive benefits package which includes a defined municipal pension plan, quality health and dental insurance plans, generous paid leave benefits, paid holidays, and access to supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation, short term disability plans, flexible spending accounts, and other employee benefits. We also provide access to an Employee Assistance Program and access to employee training and professional development opportunities. We continuously work to review and expand upon our benefit offerings. We encourage you to visit our Human Resources Department website to learn more about our organization and benefits which are available to our employees. And as always, you are encouraged to reach out to our dynamic HR Team by emailing hr@newtonma.gov.

Human Resources Diversity Statement

We recognize our workforce is a source of strength that is vital to our ability to effectively serve the City of Newton’s diverse community. We will:

• Actively recruit, develop, and retain a diverse and talented workforce.
• Proactively address discrimination through education and in partnership with other departments and leaders.
• Serve as a role model to celebrate and nurture diversity.
• Foster inclusion by staying curious and clarifying assumptions.
• Evaluate and develop policies and practices that reflect the diverse nature of our workforce.
• Build and strengthen accountability at all levels to support diversity efforts.

Benefits

• Health insurance - 75% employer sponsored
• Dental insurance
• Two (2) weeks of vacation time per year
• Annual step increases (up to the maximum of the grade)
• Annual cost of living adjustments (COLA)
• Longevity payments after 5 years of continuous service
• 12.5 paid holidays per year
• $1000 clothing allowance per year
• 2 paid floating holidays per year, 2 personal business days per year
• 80 hours of special leave time per year
• Snow bonus - an additional $8.50/hour
• Summer Hours - Friday's off - Monday through Thursday 10 hour work days
• For Fleet Mechanics/Technicians, $500 tool allowance
• Availability for overtime
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 457 Deferred Compensation plans
• Metro Credit Union
• Verizon Wireless discount
• Employee Assistance Program
• City Retirement (Mandatory)
• Direct Deposit
• Opportunity to serve the public and join a dynamic team of dedicated employees